Surf Forecasts:
The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef (Haifa) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef (Haifa) in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next two weeks are a tough watch for The Reef in Haifa. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell and messy wind, so don’t get your hopes up for any proper sessions.
The overall pattern is flat and frustrating. From Friday the 17th right through to the end of the month, every single report flags poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 3 ft, and coming from the WNW. The period is short, between 5 and 7 seconds, so there’s no real push or shape to the waves. The combined energy stays low, mostly under 100 – it’s a weak, anemic sea. You’ll see a brief bump on Saturday morning the 25th where the energy hits 140 (moderate), but even then the waves are only 4 ft and the wind is cross-shore, making it a messy, choppy affair. That’s about as good as it gets, which isn’t saying much.
The wind is the real killer here. It’s mostly onshore from the W or NW, or cross-on, with a moderate breeze. Occasionally we get a light cross-shore, but it’s never clean. That stiff onshore flow will chop up any tiny swell that tries to stand up. The water temperature is sitting at 82°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze waiting for nothing.
The Reef (Haifa) is a beach and reef setup, inconsistent, and exposed to the W. It’s a beginner spot, but with these conditions, it’s not even worth a paddle. The swell is too small and weak, the wind is wrong, and the whole setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now. There’s no standout here, no proper window of opportunity. Honestly, it’s a blank run. For this area, a stretch like this isn’t unheard of, but it doesn’t mean it’s any less frustrating. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to recommend.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 49 | 21 | 35 | 33 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:28AM0.32m | 1:24PM0.36m | 2:03AM0.31m | 2:01PM0.32m | 2:41AM0.30m | 2:40PM0.28m | 3:24AM0.29m | 3:30PM0.24m | 4:22AM0.28m | 5:00PM0.21m | 5:49AM0.27m | 7:37PM0.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:18PM0.02m | 7:16AM0.08m | 7:50PM0.05m | 7:57AM0.10m | 8:21PM0.08m | 8:44AM0.12m | 8:54PM0.11m | 9:43AM0.14m | 9:32PM0.14m | 11:17AM0.15m | 10:35PM0.16m | 1:23PM0.14m | 00:30AM0.17m | |||||||
 |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | — | 21 | 35 | — | 23 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 28 | 7 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | 49 | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 20 | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2228 | 920 | 2553 | 3517 | 920 | 3059 | 3747 | 2228 | 3366 | 3464 | 2746 | 2345 | 2228 | 2078 | 2159 | 2228 | 1000 | 1354 | 2228 | 1105 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North of Tel Aviv | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Israel | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
Information about the The Reef (Haifa) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Reef (Haifa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Reef (Haifa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Reef (Haifa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Reef (Haifa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
The Reef (Haifa) is 3 km (2 miles) from Haifa. If you plan a holiday in North of Tel Aviv, look for hotels and other accommodation in Haifa. Haifa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
Nearest